Observations from Mets spring training on Friday:
Steady Benge
Carson Benge went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the Mets’ split squad 8-3 victory over the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Benge, who is attempting to win the starting right field job, owns an .858 OPS this spring.
Hudson plunge
Lefty reliever Bryan Hudson allowed two earned runs, two hits and one walk against the Nationals over two-thirds of an inning.
Hudson is competing for a bullpen spot.
Caught my eye
Clay Holmes induced eight groundouts over five innings in his relief appearance against the Marlins in Port St. Lucie.
Saturday’s schedule
Freddy Peralta is scheduled to face the Astros in West Palm Beach.
